Cryptus moschator iroquois
Viereck, 1917
Cryptus moschator iroquois is a of ichneumonid described by Viereck in 1917. It belongs to the Cryptus, a group of wasps within the Ichneumonidae. The subspecies epithet 'iroquois' suggests a connection to the Iroquois region or peoples, though the specific etymology is not documented in available sources. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, but specific associations and biological details remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cryptus moschator iroquois: /ˈkrɪptəs ˈmɒskeɪtər ˌɪrəˈkwɔɪ/
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Distribution
Documented from Belgium (including Walloon Region), Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. These records indicate a European distribution centered in northwestern and northern Europe.
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Taxonomic Status
Accepted as a valid of Cryptus moschator. The parent Cryptus moschator was described by Fabricius in 1775.
Observation Records
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.